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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.30, 171.28 and 70.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.30, 171.28 and 70.35 is: 105.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.30 : 171.28 = 70.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.30/171.28 = 70.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.30x = 171.28 × 70.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.30x = 12,049.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,049.55/114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.42

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